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Goggins Family History

Goggins Surname Meaning

Irish (Cork and Mayo): variant of Goggin (from Mac Cogadháin; see Coogan) with English excrescent -s.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Goggins family from?

You can see how Goggins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Goggins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Goggins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 44 Goggins families living in Lancashire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Goggins's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Goggins families in 1891.
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What did your Goggins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Goggins. 50% of Goggins men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Goggins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Goggins were Dock Labourer Heavy Worker and Cotton Ring Spinner.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Motor Driver
    25%
  • Dock Labourer Heavy Worker
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Weaver Cotton Manufacturer
    8%
  • Cotton Ring Spinner
    8%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Goggins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Goggins census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Goggins. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Goggins. For the veterans among your Goggins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Goggins lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Goggins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Goggins in 1942 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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